Consumer Protection News - Latest Updates & Headlines
BIS cracks down on e-comm platforms selling unsafe products, raids warehouses
New Delhi March 20: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Thursday carried out search and seizure operations at multiple warehouse locations of leading e-commerce platforms, including Amazon and Flipkart, in cities like Lucknow, Gurugram and Delhi.
Centre collaborates with Meta to boost consumer protection
New Delhi, March 18: The Centre and Meta on Tuesday announced a collaboration to empower consumers through digital literacy initiatives under the government's flagship 'Jago Grahak Jago' programme.
BIS seizes shoddy goods in raids on Amazon, Flipkart warehouses
New Delhi, March 15: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has carried out search and seizure operations at multiple warehouse locations of leading e-commerce companies, including Amazon and Flipkart, in cities such as Lucknow, Gurugram and Delhi to curb the distribution of non-compliant products.
B'desh sees rise in low-quality products due to Yunus-led govt negligence: Report
Dhaka, March 15: The rise of substandard products in Bangladesh has become a serious concern for people, particularly in Dhaka.
Gujarat resolves 2,214 cases at State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and 15,820 cases at District Commissions in 2024
Gandhinagar, March 13: Every year on March 15, World Consumer Rights Day is observed to raise global awareness about consumer rights. Informed consumers play a vital role in shaping transparent and competitive markets. To align with this, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government has prioritised the establishment of a more transparent and accountable system to safeguard consumer interests. In Gujarat, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state government remains committed to ensuring swift resolution of consumer grievances, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
FSSAI directs states to step up food safety checks on dairy analogues
New Delhi, March 11: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all States and Union Territories (UTs) to step up surveillance on Dairy Analogues throughout March, keeping in view the ongoing festive season.
UAE: Abu Dhabi Judiciary discusses legal frameworks for enhancing national industry
Abu Dhabi, March 5: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department organised an international forum titled "Developing National Industry, Protecting Consumer Rights, and Combating Commercial Fraud."
ASCI, online gaming industry join hands to curb illegal betting ads
Mumbai, Feb 18: The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) on Tuesday joined online gaming industry to tackle the issue of illegal betting and gambling advertisements from offshore entities.
Govt asks insurers to extend free look period to 1 year to prevent mis-selling
Mumbai, Feb 17: The government on Monday asked private insurance companies to increase the free look period for policyholders from one month to one year.
CCPA fines coaching institute for false claims on IIT-JEE results
New Delhi, Feb 14: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 3 lakh on IITian's Prashikshan Kendra Pvt. Ltd.
Centre warns telcos of fine up to Rs 10 lakh over failure to curb spam
New Delhi, Feb 13: In order to further strengthen consumer protection, the government has warned telecom services providers of fine up to Rs 10 lakh over failure to implement revised regulations dealing with unsolicited commercial Communication (UCC) and SMSes.
Bihar man seeks Rs 50 lakh compensation from Indian Railways for 'negligence'
Patna, Jan 31: A man from Bihar's Muzaffarpur district has sent a notice to the Indian Railways, seeking Rs 50 lakh compensation after he and his in-laws could not board a train to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh due to alleged negligence of its officials.
Centre announces structured timeline for compliance with amendments in labelling provisions
New Delhi, January 29: In a move towards ensuring transparency in trade and consumer protection, the Centre has introduced a structured timeline for implementing amendments under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
Tripura Governor addresses key issues of consumer protection, road safety, and drug abuse
Agartala, January 27: Tripura governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu attended a significant programme focused on consumer protection, road safety, and the menace of drug abuse at Rabindra Bhawan in Agartala. The event was attended by Sushanta Chaudhary, Minister of Transport and Tourism, Ratan Lal Nath, Minister of Power and Agriculture, Dipak Majumder, Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), along with dignitaries and officials from the Transport Department.
CCPA slaps fine of Rs 3 Lakh on Vision IAS for misleading ads on UPSC CSE results
New Delhi, Jan 25: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Saturday imposed a fine of Rs 3 lakh on Vision IAS for advertising misleading claims regarding the result of UPSC CSE 2020.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says notice issued to Ola, Uber for showing differential pricing
New Delhi, January 23: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, announced on Thursday that the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to major cab aggregators, Ola and Uber, over alleged differential pricing based on the type of smartphone being used by consumers.